Li Yuanhong's position in the government of the Republic of China has always been rather awkward, and his political proposition is to learn from the United States and practice federalism. This is obviously contrary to Fang Jianxiong's proposition, and at the beginning of Yuan's withdrawal, Li Yuanhong continued to make small moves, and the director has been marginalized.

Recently, this trend has eased somewhat, and with the victory of the Sino-Japanese war, Li Yuanhong's tone has changed. Besides, the vice president of the Republic of China can't be just an ornament, right? Anyway, there are things that can be done. Sun Baoqi was very generous, and took the initiative to mention Li Yuanhong's matter to Fang Jianxiong, and it happened that someone needed to be responsible for something, so Fang Jianxiong pushed the boat down the river. Li Yuanhong was once regarded as a strong opponent by Yuan Shikai, which shows that this person's strength is not bad.

Of course, Li Yuanhong has to seize this opportunity, and the feeling of being marginalized in politics is really uncomfortable. Although this time it was suspected of offending people, I still didn't want to miss the opportunity.

The three people in the study looked at each other and talked happily, Tang Hualong and Zhang Jian appeared at the door, and Sun Baoqi stood up and greeted when he saw it: "Ji Zhi, Ji Wu, come just in time." Let's talk about it. ”

Tang Hualong and Zhang Jian took off their coats, handed them to the attendants, took the hot towel sent by the maid and wiped their faces, and then sat down.

"This ghost weather, not a drop of rain has fallen since the Spring Festival." Tang Hualong subconsciously expressed his worries, drought is not a joke. At this time, there is still a lot of water in the city of Beijing, unlike a hundred years later. However, if it does not rain, it means that agriculture must resist drought, and the government of the Republic of China attaches great importance to agriculture.

"This matter should be taken seriously, Brother Juren's Ministry of Internal Affairs must prepare early, just in case." Sun Baoqi was naturally attracted to attention, and Fang Jianxiong got up with a smile and said, "Everyone, I still have to go to the Ministry of Defense." I took my leave. ”

Tang Hualong didn't expect Fang Jianxiong to leave, and was about to speak, Zhang Jian was even more anxious, and said directly: "Help the country, go slowly." We're here to find you something. ”

Fang Jianxiong looked puzzled when he heard this, sat back and said with a smile: "Elder Ji Zhi, Brother Jiwu, nothing will happen, right?" ”

Zhang Jian hurriedly told him about the customs negotiations, and the faces of everyone present did not look good. "Yingyi deceives people too much!" Sun Baoqi angrily raised his hand and patted the armrest of the chair. His face was furious. Li Yuanhong also said: "Isn't it written in the agreement?" Gradually return to the customs, and restore the autonomy of the customs duties of the Republic of China. ”

Fang Jianxiong didn't have a surprised expression at all, and said with a slight smile: "I should think something is expected." At the beginning, using this as a condition was an introduction. I never thought that this thing would go smoothly. The British would not give up such a large piece of interest lightly. Last year's tariffs reached 60 million taels of silver, equivalent to 120 million yuan. Such a large sum of money was deposited into Daosheng and HSBC. The foreigner's country is the capital master, and it is strange to be willing to spit out this piece of fat. ”

These words can be regarded as reassuring to Tang Hualong and Zhang Jian, and Fang Jianxiong actually predicted it. It was also beyond their expectations.

"Fuguo, what do you say about this? There has to be an explanation. Sun Baoqi saw the attitude of the students, and his heart was also relaxed. Fang Jianxiong is already in his chest, and there must be a way to make the British obey.

"Let's put this thing aside. If the British want to drag, they will drag it. After a while, I have my own way to get foreigners to take the initiative to come to us. That's it, I went to the Ministry of Defense first, and there was new news back from Europe. Fang Jianxiong said to go. Tang Hualong and Li Yuanhong got up and gave it off.

Waiting for Fang Jianxiong to leave, Sun Baoqi came over when he saw Li Yuanhong's eyes. Only then did he smile: "I almost forgot about the business, just now we discussed for a while, and Jiwu came to talk about it." ”

"President, I think this matter is definitely not small, and the president and vice president and the chairman of the Military Commission will discuss it together." Zhang Jian smiled and said, somewhat sour. The United Party used to be a party with huge influence in China, but because Tao Chengzhang was killed, Zhang Jian and others did not play with Zhang Taiyan. A bunch of old constitutionalist guys, the smell of the sunset is strong. The new government was established, and Zhang Jian was mixed up with the finance minister, which was the result of his prestige and qualifications. Usually in the ministry, with Xiong Xiling's help, there will not be too many checks and balances in power, it is said that this day is very nourishing. But looking at Premier Tang Hualong and President Sun Baoqi, Zhang Jian's heart is not very balanced. These two, from which point of view, are not as good as themselves? Not to mention Li Yuanhong.

"Fuguo proposed, the current press is too chaotic, and there is no external constraint at all. It will certainly not work if this continues, and some newspapers make up nonsense and confuse the public for the sake of sales. During the Sino-Japanese War, there were still some newspapers that spoke for the Japanese, and some of the policies promulgated by the government were explained indiscriminately by criticizing the government's policies as a means of attracting attention. In order to achieve the goal, there are many rumor-mongers. This phenomenon must be brought under control, but it must not affect the freedom of the press. The meaning of supporting the country is to set up a regulatory department, promulgate a news management regulation and so on. There are three main aspects: First, the examination system for media qualifications, the so-called permanent producers have perseverance, and newspapers must be responsible to the society, and they cannot be messed up for the sake of sales, and they can't do anything to close their doors. There are a lot of such things, so it is necessary to grasp this from the source. All domestic and foreign newspapers must pay a deposit to the regulatory department before they are qualified to run a newspaper. The amount of this deposit is 300,000 yuan. Existing newspapers will be suspended on the spot if they cannot pay the deposit. Second, the promulgation of the regulations on news management should be targeted and appropriately punish some media outlets who are irresponsible for reports that have no moral bottom line. In light cases, fines and publications will be suspended, and in serious cases, judicial responsibility will be investigated. Don't think that if no one cares, you can make up nonsense and attract attention. Third, the news regulator, which has an obligation to coordinate policy advocacy with national needs, is an independent body that is directly accountable to the vice president. ”

After Sun Baoqi said this, Tang Hualong and Zhang Jian's expressions were a little strange. There is no news constraint in the Republic of China, and intellectuals can scold the government if they want to, and it is normal to be in a bad mood and blow up the country's leaders. Don't look at the high-sounding of these three articles, the actual implementation may not be the same thing?

"This matter should be done cautiously so as not to attract criticism. For specific details, there are many parties to solicit opinions and discuss with many parties. Tang Hualong doesn't care about this responsibility, once this matter is introduced in the name of the government, he will be the first to be scolded.

"There is no urgency in this matter, the press management regulations still need to be reviewed by the two houses of Congress." Sun Baoqi emphasized that this matter had to go through the Congress, which made Tang Hualong's mind come alive. Since this matter is being promoted by Fang Dashuai, no one can stop it. News control, this is not a good sign, and looking at Li Yuanhong's red face, Tang Hualong secretly disdains it in his heart.

This side is still discussing, over there Fang Jianxiong went to the Ministry of National Defense, Jiang Fangzhen and Huang Xing were on the side of the General Staff, watching more than a dozen young staff officers deduce on a huge sand table.

"How's it going?" Fang Jianxiong asked when he entered the door, Jiang Fangzhen got up and said with a smile: "It's okay, after discussing with Runnong, it was decided that the main force of the group army would enter the line of Saint-Martin and Dablois, and build fortifications." As long as we stand in this place, we can advance and retreat freely, and it is not so easy for the French to want us to be cannon fodder. As a result of the deduction, as long as this place is in our hands, even if Epernay is lost by the French army, our army can launch a strong counterattack, and there is a high probability of regaining it. ”

"Is there any news from the special operations division?" Fang Jianxiong asked about this, Jiang Fangzhen smiled even more happily and said: "Wei Yue did a good job, the night before yesterday, he sneaked up on more than a dozen targets of the German army in one go. Roads and railways, destroyed when they saw it, the logistics of the German army were now a big problem. Unless the Germans draw heavy troops and block the area around the Reims Mountains, they don't even think about a day of peace. ”

After Fang Jianxiong stared at the sand table for a while, Huang Xing came over and said, "By the way, there is a company commander named Liu Jianxu, who led his people to attack the headquarters of the German Fifth Army and found that the German army had a large number of tanks. Yesterday the Germans continued their offensive with more than 100 tanks. As a result of the reconnaissance of the air force, it seems that the German tanks were more than this number. ”

Fang Jianxiong raised his head suddenly, and after glancing at Huang Xing, his eyes became extremely sharp. Huang Xing was stunned and said, "What's wrong?" ”

"Immediately telegraphed Songpa and Runnong to prepare for a surprise attack by the German tank cluster." Fang Jianxiong's face was grim and he issued this order, but before Huang Xing could react, Jiang Fangzhen had already rushed out of the war room like a gust of wind.

"Fuguo, what's going on?" Huang Xing still didn't understand, Fang Jianxiong patiently explained: "The Germans want to repeat their old tricks, and the most likely targets to attack are Saint-Martin and Dablois, as long as they take here, the Germans can fight wherever they want." The command of the army group, which is currently located there. It would be too dangerous for my German brother Bob to make a long run, and the army group would be unprepared. ”

Only then did Huang Xing react to the strict nature of the problem.

France, Saint-Martin, Dabllois, the headquarters of the First Army of the Chinese Expeditionary Force. Saint-Martin, Da Blois, the French here don't seem to have much worry about the war, except for a little shortage of supplies, everything else is normal.

Cai set up his headquarters in the church in the town, and the French were very welcoming and cooperative.

Zhang Xiaohuai took a telegram and hurriedly rushed into the war room and said: "Songpo, General Nivelle has called again, asking us to reinforce Epernay, the German offensive is too fierce, and the French army is a little unable to withstand it." ”

Cai Yi frowned and didn't speak, and asked after a while: "There are only more than 100 tanks in the German army, and aerial reconnaissance is more than that." The Germans on the side of Ravov could no longer see a single tank. ”

At this time, Feng Guozhang came in with a telegram: "Songpo, Runnong, Fushuai urgently." (To be continued)